Barcelona is exciting, vibrant and the locals know how to
enjoy themselves, they possess the joie de vivre that is hard to miss, and
often times hard to find.
At any given time stroll on La Rambla, and you’ll see locals
and savvy tourists sit down in a cafe and enjoy a beer, tapas, coffee, along
with a dish of green olives, or just stroll arm in arm on the wide street.
There are many souvenirs shops that line the famous paseo, all the kitschy tourist stuff, along with entertainment, and
all of it delightful.
The street is filled to capacity, and I for one at this
stage in my life don’t like crowds, and if truth be told-never did-but I really
didn’t mind it. I had a wondrous adventure just walking down the street. You
see people smile, nod their heads in acknowledgement as you stroll along as if
in a romantic dream.
There are museums to be sure, Miro, Dali and Picasso have a
foundation in Barcelona. The stunning architecture will take your breath away,
everywhere you turn you see a magnificent building, from Gothic to Art Nouveau
to the indescribable Gaudi treasures, to contemporary and everything in
between. Landmarks abound.
The city also boasts a beautiful coast line, and one of the
biggest ports in Europe, along with some beautiful parks, one even designed by
Gaudi.
Have I forgotten to mention the food-it is delicious-they
create a mouth watering delight with just
potatoes. Okay, I’m Polish and happen to love potatoes, but the Patatas Bravas
are truly yummy, and the sauce has a slight bite that you feel on the tip of
your tongue.
A huge array of cheeses, hams, breads, olives, an amazing
selection of fish, all that is available in many tapas bars. The offerings are
small, so you can visit many places and taste the amazing variety of appetizers.
A delightful and delicious way to sample the local cuisine.
Shopping abounds on Passeig de Gracia, favorably compared to
other famous boulevards with prices to match. I enjoy the walk, and window
shop, the displays are imaginative and fun.
There are many hotels and as always prices range from low to
high, it all depends on your budget. You will find delicious and reasonably
priced tapas bars, but if you’re in the tourist areas be prepared to pay. I do
a bit of research before I leave, and
thus avoid sticker shock.
Barcelona has it all, and is definitely worth a visit.
Cheers,
Margot
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